Orchard Lodge

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Perfect

We spent three days at this site. All the pitches are hardstanding and have electric and water close by. The site is very quiet, There is a farm machinery stockist nearby, but we never heard any noise at all from them. The owners are always there if needed, and were keen to see that everything was alright. The village of Bibury is really worth a visit, and is within about a mile and a half mile walk. All in all it is a perfect place for relaxing with beautiful country around. We will definitely visit again

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Reviewed on 03/05/2021 12:14

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Charming and peaceful CL

This is a gem of a site - small, peaceful, with helpful and friendly owners. Facilities good with water point and electric to each pitch, CEP in adjacent field. Steady walk into beautiful Bibury with its idyllic setting and the added benefits of its trout farm. Good base for exploring the beautiful Cotswold villages. There is also a sister CL (Orchard Meadow) with open views. Two excellent CLs under the same ownership. Will definitely return.

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gembird

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Reviewed on 02/05/2021 17:03

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Lovely CL

Our first trip out to this beautifully kept and Covid safe cl for 3 nights as soon as we were able to travel again. Owners gave us a nice welcome on arrival and explained where everything was. Each pitch has its own water tap. Lovely walks in area. Bibury only about 20 minute walk where we had a picnic by the river. A couple of nice pubs in village too. Will definitely return to this cl.

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Mikbar

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 26/04/2021 23:13

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3 Night Stay

We stayed at Orchard Lodge for 3 nights in mid April. The site is very easy to find and access is through a large 5 bar gate. We were welcomed by the owner who was very friendly and showed us where everything was located. We had electric point and a water tap on our pitch. The site is set in a lovely location with a field adjacent which you can walk around and where the chemical waste disposal is located. Bibury is a beautiful village 1 mile away to the river so takes about 20 minutes to walk in. There are 2 pubs and a trout farm which has a cafe with outdoor seating overlooking the lakes. We did a lovely walk from site to the next village, Coln St Aldwyns and back along the river which was beautiful The site is very Covid safe and we saw the owners come round and sterilise any touch points several times a day. We will definitely return

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Reviewed on 26/04/2021 21:04

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Relaxing site

Yet again we have enjoyed this location. Very friendly welcome by the owners. Site services good although chemical emptying in lodge site fairly crude. We were not sure about listing of full customer names on reception board. We were also not used to pitch allocation before we arrived because before it had been first come first served. Comments made to give feedback. We have every intention of visiting again if you will have us.

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Reviewed on 26/04/2021 16:56

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No Dogs but more sheep

This lovley CL Site no longer accepts Dogs! This site was bought by new owners in 2018. It is now a working sheep farm and they have a NO DOGS Policy. Quiet location, great central location for exploring both north and south Costwolds. Great for couples and familes.

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Ballroombiker

Reviewed on 30/01/2021 13:04

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Little piece of heaven

My husband and I have just returned from spending 3 nights at Orchard Lodge. Having exchanged our caravan for a motor home, this was our first long week end away in it. Peter the owner was so helpful and reassuring, when I emailed (too many times Im sure) asked questions regarding getting our motor home on site. Pitch number 3 was just perfect, with great view of the many wild life. Each pitch has its own water and electric supply and grey water can be disposed of under the hedge and trees. The little information hut was packed with book and DVD exchange. Loads of information on the area and local places to eat. They have a kitchen garden and leave fresh produce in the basket for you to help yourself, only asking for a donation to a local charity. The bus stop is at the end of the lane. We went into Cirencester on the Saturday for £4 each return. Peter and his wife Julie are so friendly and helpful. It was a pleasure to meet them. will definitely be back

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wjlang

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Reviewed on 13/05/2019 20:31

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Nice Site

We stayed on the site over Easter with absolutely fantastic weather. My first impression of the site was not over enthusiastic. There are 5 pitches all with hardstanding. The initial problem is that the hardstanding is stones, so will not take the pegs for an awning, so you need to pitch in a position where the awning is on the grass. Not a problem if you are on pitches 1-4. We were on pitch 5. You can see the plot on the 3rd photograph, it is small. Once you have your caravan in position and your awning up, there is no more room. A plus was that this plot is in the sun all day. There are no toilet of shower facilities but each plot has a fresh water tap, so no continual filling of the water hog. Grey water can be release into the hedge row. Both a good compromise for no toilet and shower. The owners have only just taken over the site so I am guessing that there will be some changes. The main one I would suggest is to close down plot 5 and move it to the redundant plot 6. This then gives everybody a bit more room. There is some noise from the site next door with the silence being interrupted by reversing sirens from the commercial vehicles. Can be annoying if you let it. The view in the adjacent field is great for watching the wildlife. This site was not my cup of tea as it felt a little too cozy but clearly a popular place to stay as both sites were full.

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Richard000186

Caravanner from Hampshire

Reviewed on 26/04/2019 17:17

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A small piece of paradise

We have just spent the most wonderful week on the Lodge site. The owners were friendly and helpful, but as we like it, left us to quietly enjoy our sun drenched break. We booked in the day of arrival and had the hardstanding area totally to ourselves. The pitch had it's own water tap, which is great for showering. The scenery and wildlife was very pleasant to be among and the Cotswolds village of Bibury was within walking or cycling distance. We enjoyed a drink in the Catherine wheel pub and when we return, as we will do, their home made pizzas look very tasty. Next time we book we want to try the meadow, as the views over the countryside are pretty and very relaxing. We just hope this week's glorious, early spring weather will come back with us too.

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Reviewed on 30/03/2019 09:57

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Different but the same!

We were privileged to be the very first visitors to this lovely CL since Peter and Julie Gardener opened the site after taking over from the previous owner. Peter and Julie are new to hosting caravanners but are charming and very friendly. We have been to the site several times in the passed and have enjoyed the peace and quiet. A few changes have been made to the number and layout of the pitches. Previously there were more than five pitches to choose from ( only five were occupied however). The area has now been reduced and our favorite pitch no longer exists but it's still a great site with water taps to each pitch. Some pitches have been regravelled and may take a while to settle down. Our only regret is that we will have to find a new place to stay during the winter months as the site won't be open! Thank you for a great stay and we lookforward to seeing you again on our next visit.

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Phil Harrod

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Reviewed on 10/03/2019 22:32

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